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Otisfield declares Engine One out of service; board authorizes purchase of SCBA bottles
Summary
The Select Board was told Engine One has been stationed out of active service at Gore Road and authorized the fire chief to buy replacement SCBA bottles at $690 each after a prior procurement fell through.
The Otisfield Select Board heard from Fire Chief Jordan that Engine One is no longer in active service and has been stationed at Gore Road; Chairman Hal Ferguson directed the chief to classify the apparatus as out of service in accordance with MMA requirements.
Chief Jordan also reported that a previous opportunity to procure SCBA packs fell through, but he identified a vendor offering individual replacement bottles at $690 apiece, roughly half the price of other suppliers he reviewed. The board unanimously approved a motion allowing the chief to proceed with the purchase.
Board members said the purchase would help restore needed breathing-air equipment while the town evaluates vehicle status and compliance steps required for taking a unit out of service.
